Thanks Blottedisc, unfortunately I'm away from my PC until 9th May, if its ok for you I'll post results upon my return, many thanks again for your assistance
We will need to see hidden files. Please follow the instructions given in the following link to see hidden files and folders, and when finished, try the VirusTotal step again:
Ran spybot again and only found a rightmedia thing which I've deleted. The google searches now seem fine with no redirects so thank you very much for your help.
Only thing I've noticed is that when I click to open Internet Explorer it takes around 45 seconds for my home page to load ?
I'm glad to hear that. We are done. Regarding to your IE problem, I'd suggest you to open a new thread at WhatTheTech, a site that we work hand to hand with:
Step 1 | Please download OTC by OldTimer to your desktop and run it
Click Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.
Also, please delete manually the following files in your desktop (move the files to the bin or right-click the files and choose "Send to recycle bin"):
mbr.exe
aswMBR.exe
aswmbr logfile
Step 2 |Delete ComboFix and Clean Up
The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points. Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following underlined text into the Run box and click OK:
ComboFix /Uninstall
Please advise if this step is missed for any reason as it performs some important actions.
Step 3 | Your version of Adobe Reader is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Adobe components and update:
Scroll down to where it says "JDK 6 Update 25 with Java EE".
Click the "Download" button to the right column (JRE).
Select the Windows platform from the dropdown menu.
Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: " I agree to the Java SE Runtime Environment 6 with JavaFX License Agreement". Click on Continue. The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Now go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE or Java(TM) 6) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on the recently downloaded java installer icon to install the newest version.
After the install is complete, go into the Control Panel (using Classic View) and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup)
On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
Next, click on the Delete Files button
There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
Applications and AppletsTrace and Log Files
Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.
Step 5 | I don't see any evidence of a 3rd Party Firewall installed on your computer. If you have one installed, make sure it's functioning properly. As the term conveys, a firewall is an extra layer of security installed onto computers, which restricts access from the outside world. Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders.
If you do not have a firewall installed...
I strongly recommend you download a free (for personal use) firewall NOW that monitors traffic in both directions... from one of these vendors:
Comodo (Is now bundled with AV software, toolbar and search provider. Opt to install only the firewall software... uncheck the rest)
Online Armor Free (Free version at bottom of page (XP/Vista/W7 (32bit).) 64bit version not available yet. Some reported conflicts with Avira AntiVir.
ZoneAlarm (uncheck ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker during installation if you choose this one)
If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone home" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a very basic firewall. This (XP) firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to install and have active, only one firewall at the same time. If you install one of these firewalls, remember to turn off Windows' firewall.
Last Step | Now, in order to avoid future infections, please take time to read the following article:
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested. I'd be grateful if you could reply to this post so that I know you have read it and, if you've no other questions, the thread can then be closed
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